Walworth Co. Sheriff's Office warning of phone scam

WALWORTH COUNTY -- Walworth County Sheriff's officials are warning Walworth and Rock County residents of a phone scam targeting both landline and cell phones.

Officials say residents in both counties are receiving automated calls asking for credit or debit card numbers and pin numbers due to “unauthorized activity or withdrawals” from the “fraud investigation unit” on their cards. 

The incoming calls show “2000” or “000000000” on caller ID screens.  

The automated voice prompts users to press certain keys on their phones which may enable the scam artist to access credit or debit cards.

Sheriff's officials advise never giving out personal information over the telephone, including credit/debit information, social security number, date of birth, or bank information such as routing number or account number.